A Safe Haven for Newborns is dedicated to reaching pregnant girls and mothers before they reach the crisis stage. Information is available online at www.asafehavenfornewborns.com. Call

Safe Haven:

• If you are pregnant or think you are and don’t know what to do

• If you are hiding your pregnancy or know someone who is

• If you are pregnant and not receiving medical care

• If you are pregnant and considering the “Safe Haven” option or want to know more about the program

The Crisis Response Team provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention and counseling, linkage and referral, and crisis follow-up contact. These services are provided in an effort to reach a resolution for adults and children who may be experiencing any type of emotional crisis.

 

Abuse

 

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873 Department of Children and Families Report child abuse, neglect or exploitation

Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 863-413-2700 Peace River Center

Rape Crisis Line: 863-413-2707 Peace River Center

The Crisis Response Team provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention and counseling, linkage and referral, and crisis follow-up contact. These services are provided in an effort to reach a resolution for adults and children who may be experiencing any type of emotional crisis.

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Food

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Catholic Charities Agape Food Bank 863-665-7074

www.cflcc.org/agape

Facebook: AgapeFoodBank

Contact the Agape Food Bank to locate the nearest food pantry.

Compassion House First Baptist Church at the Mall

1010 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33801 863-682-0163

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 - 10 a.m. Bring a photo I.D. and a social security card for each person receiving items. Food Boxes

Lighthouse Ministries Lakeland Thrift Shoppe & H.O.P.E. Center

114 E. Parker St., Lakeland, FL 33801 863-687-4076, ext. 246

The Crisis Response Team provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention and counseling, linkage and referral, and crisis follow-up contact. These services are provided in an effort to reach a resolution for adults and children who may be experiencing any type of emotional crisis.

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Shelter

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Lighthouse Ministries Success Sheltering for Pregnant Women

215 E. Magnolia St., Lakeland, FL 33801 863-687-4076

www.lighthousemin.org

Facebook: LighthouseMin

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Services: The program accepts women in the first and second trimesters of their pregnancies, and begins them on the trial period and educational phases of the program. Upon delivery, the mom is given five to six weeks maternity leave to bond with her child and is able to resume the program with a doctor’s release. The baby is then able to attend Lighthouse Community Preschool, a childcare facility that is a part of the ministry’s campus, while the mother continues with the program.